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Mabel (Smith) Arsenault
1920 – 2017
SKOWHEGAN — Mabel (Smith) Arsenault, 96, of Skowhegan, passed away on Jan. 21 at the Sanfield Rehab and Living Center in Hartland.
She was born Feb. 11, 1920, in Skowhegan, the daughter of Walter and Louise (Noonan) Smith. She graduated from Skowhegan High School and worked as a spinner at the Maine Spinning Co. and later at the Clinton Woolen Mill. Mabel attended the Notre Dame De Lourdes Church in Skowhegan and was a lifetime member of the East Madison Grange (No. 228).
Mabel married Peter Arsenault on June 20, 1942, in Skowhegan, where they raised their four children. Mabel enjoyed playing cards and beano, knitting and crocheting, and spending time with her family and grandchildren.
She is survived by her three sons, Peter “Sonny” of Fairfield, Joseph and wife, Joan, of Norridgewock, and Kenneth and wife, June, of Skowhegan; daughter, Josephine Hjort of Skowhegan; granddaughter, Holly Thebarge and husband, Jeff; great-grandchildren, Trevor and Haley Thebarge of Smithfield; sisters, Catherine Marshall of Waterville, Anita Violette of Canaan, and Mildred Kaherl of Hartland; many step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews.
Mabel was predeceased by her husband, Peter; and by her three brothers, Harold, Martin “Pepper” and Harry Smith.
The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff of Sanfield Rehab and Living Center in Hartland for many years of great care. The family would also like to thank special friends and neighbors Gary and Elaine Wallace for always looking out for Mabel.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mabel’s name to the East Madison Grange No. 228, c/o Wanda Hemond, 28 Woodland Drive, Skowhegan ME 04976.
Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, ME 04976.
